Greed and generosity

• What does Dickens intent to encourage us to realise about money?


  The love of money can make mankind greedy and hateful, but wealth can also be used for thoughtful and generous purposes
• How does Fred show generosity in A Christmas Carol?


  pledging to continue visiting Scrooge regardless.
• What does avaricious mean? 


  Love of money
• Is Scrooge avaricious?


  Yes he loves money more than human connection
• What does Dickens intend to suggest about staying humble? 


  We must stay humble even in prosperity.
• Who does remaining humble during prosperity apply to in the novella?

  The Cratchits

  • “Brave in ribbons”
  • “Twice turned gown”
• Where is goodwill shown from Scrooge?

  In stage 5

  • Scrooge makes several redemptive gestures of goodwill, showing that he is a transformed character
• Greed

  Scrooge's obsession with wealth, driven by selfish desires, leading to isolation and unhappiness.
• Consequences of Greed

  Exploitation, loneliness, and missed opportunities due to the selfish pursuit of wealth, as seen in Scrooge's life.
• Power of Generosity


  Positive changes, newfound relationships, and sense of fulfillment brought about by acts of kindness and charity, as shown in the novel.
• Redemption


  Scrooge's transformation from a greedy to a generous person, demonstrating the possibility of change and personal growth.
• Generosity

  Kindness, selflessness, and charity shown by characters like Caroline and the Cratchits, leading to happiness and connection.